Betty Roovaart's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Betty Roovaart

May 23, 1938 - August 8, 2019 (81 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Betty Roovaart's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bates Funeral Chapel

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Betty Roovaart

May 23, 1938 - August 8, 2019 (81 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Betty Roovaart Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Roovaart (West Des Moines, Iowa), born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, who passed away on August 8, 2019, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marvin Phipps and Mary Phipps (Penland); her daughter-in-law Cindy Roovaart; and her brother-in-law Jack Tucker. She is survived by: her former husband Lyle Roovaart; her children, Marvin Roovaart (Karen Rockefeller) of Iowa, Lila Fusaro (Pat) of Des Moines, Randy Roovaart (Michelle) of Windsor Heights and Twila Thompson (John) of Montezuma; her sister Arlene Wiedmann (Dick) of Keomah Village; and also Patty Harden of Des Moines. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Sun Crest Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bates Funeral Chapel



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Bates Funeral Chapel
114 S 7th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

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Aug 13

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114 S 7th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

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